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“Hegeler is back, he’s trained a few days now,” Johnson said. “I’m pleased we’ve pretty much got a fully fit squad to choose from because September is going to be another busy month and we’ll need everyone.

Gary O'Neil (Image: Robbie Stephenson/JMP)

Gary O’Neil

The midfielder’s time at Ashton Gate has been plagued by injury and his latest setback comes in the form of a knee problem – which will keep him out for one or two weeks.

Johnson said: “Gary O’Neill is out with a knee injury (1 to 2 weeks max).”

Jonathan Leko, right

Jonathan Leko

The West Brom attacker could be available for Saturday’s game after returning from international duty with England under-19s.

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“We haven’t actually eyeballed each other yet apart from when we had the initial discussions – myself and Jonathan. We have a lot to go through but he certainly has that talent and he’s certainly part of the thought process,” said the head coach.

Luke Steele (Image: Rogan/JMP)

Luke Steele

The goalkeeper signed on deadline day and will be pushing Frank Fielding for the goalkeeper jersey. The former Barnsley stopper, however, will likely grab a spot on the bench due to Fielding’s fine form.

He has been in superb form this season so far, but Steele offers more than adequate cover.

Cauley Woodrow

Cauley Woodrow

The striker has made three showings for the Robins since joining on loan from Fulham, but with Johnson only able to field a bench of seven players, might the former Burton loanee miss out despite an encouraging start to his City spell?

Converted striker Bobby Reid and Famara Diedhiou - City's record signing this summer - have been the preferred attacking pair in the opening part of the campaign and, while Diedhiou will be feeling refreshed after some time off, could Johnson stick with the same side that drew with Aston Villa?

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Also, with Leko to consider as an attacking option, likewise with Matty Taylor - if fully fit - can Johnson have bench which features the likes of Woodrow, Leko, Eliasson, Taylor and O'Dowda - probably not.